The Castle, Oxford in Oxford

One of my favourite pubs in Oxford, and the only Hook Norton Brewery pub in Oxford.Always super friendly helpful staff. Good old fashioned atmosphere.Only just gets 5 stars though as it's always cold in there in the winter.

Beautifully kept Hook Norton and genuinely friendly barman. An excellent alehouse.

Went for lunch on Saturday. Enjoyed the outdoor space Our server was very nice. Drinks were great and food was delicious. My husband wasn't sure about a new beer on the menu so they let him have a sample first!

Nice little pub just opposite Westgate shopping centre, good selection of drinks

A gem in Oxford. Hook Norton ales served by knowledgeable staff. The pub has a great rustic feel.

Have not been in the pub recently but loved going there at lunch for a quick drink while studying at Oxpens. I remember back in the day Christmas time early 90s being in there and a big fight breaking out. I think it was called either the Brewhouse/Alehouse back then!

Brilliant food and atmosphere. Staff friendly and helpful and work hard to be Covid safe. Only downside was limited menu and a bit greasy food but very much enjoyed and would still go again if in town.

Refurbished and a great beer place in Oxford. Conveniently located near the Westgate this pub has a wide, varying, range of craft beer on tap. Helpful staff will give advice and let you sample and they usually have some very interesting, even challenging, beers available. They also do more standard draught and bottled beer and the usual range of other drinks. When we last popped in they had an open mic and poetry night on downstairs and it was well attended and an unpretentious diversion.

Delicious pizza and sweet potato fries. Chill and cozy atmosphere. The staff was friendly and accommodating.

I would say this is definitely a straight pub rather than a gay pub, which isn’t a bad thing. You just would never be able to tell it was a gay establishment. They had an amazing cherry cider. Based on reviews on the other gay establishments in town, this one had the best.